Interviews

Jun 18, 2019

How to build a great design team: Insights from Evernote

In a new series, we chat with design leaders in the industry as they share insights on managing designers, tips for getting hired, implementing new design processes, and more. Today, Evernote’s Senior Design Manager Aiden Bordner gives us a glimpse of what design looks like at Evernote.

Jun 13, 2019

Designer Mick Champayne's recipe for creative success

Get to know lead experience designer, illustrator, and meme enthusiast Mick Champayne. Mick takes us through her routine and design process while sharing the little things in her day that help get her creative juices flowing.

Jun 11, 2019

When science meets design: Data visualization for outer space

As a science designer and biology PhD student, Eleanor Lutz is a pro when it comes to infographics, maps, and data visualization design projects. Learn more about how Eleanor fuses two very different passions as she shares insights on her latest data-heavy design project—An Atlas of Space.

Jun 6, 2019

Adjusting to full-time freelance with Seattle designer Marisol Ortega

Seattle-based designer and illustrator Marisol Ortega just transitioned out of her full-time job into full-time freelance. With this major transition comes major changes to her lifestyle and routine. Read on to learn how Marisol is adjusting and making it work.

May 30, 2019

The nomadic work life of illustrator and lettering artist Monique Aimee

Meet Monique Aimee, an illustrator and lettering artist living the nomadic dream. Check out where Monique is currently based in the world and hear how she makes the nomadic lifestyle work with her career.

May 24, 2019

Growing a UI/UX design agency in the evolving tech scene of San Francisco

Get an inside look at Clay, a top UI/UX agency based out of San Francisco, California. Today we chat with Clay’s CEO and Design Director as they share how the design landscape has evolved in the Bay Area and how their agency has managed to adapt and grow.

May 23, 2019

How Graphic Designer Annie Hall creates her best work

Take a peek into the lifestyle of Graphic Designer and Photographer Annie Hall, based in the bustling creative scene of Salt Lake City, Utah. Hear Annie explain how she structures her workdays and navigates second-guessing herself to ultimately create her best work.

May 17, 2019

Designer Katie Chandler on balancing full-time and freelance work

Meet Katie Chandler, a commercial illustrator and designer based out of Columbus, Ohio. Katie has a full-time creative gig but also does freelance work on the side. Get a glimpse into her lifestyle and routine as she takes us on a tour of her home office.

May 9, 2019

Gillian Levine settles into her new freelance design career

Before going back to school for graphic design, Gillian Levine worked as a secretary for over ten years. Get to know Gillian and check out her awesome home-office as she updates us on how freelance life is going post-graduation!

May 2, 2019

A look inside Trevor Basset's workspace at the Starbucks Creative Studio

Meet Trevor Basset, a Seattle-based creative and Senior Designer at Starbucks. Check out Trevor’s workspace at Starbucks’ Creative Studio, peep his design process, and hear all about his daily routine working in an open-office studio space.

Apr 30, 2019

Behind the Design with Joanna Behar

Joanna Behar takes us behind-the-scenes as she explains the idea behind her Just Keep Going inspiration pack, now available for sale in the new Dribbble Shop. Joanna also shares some fun little-known facts about her—like how she ended up seeing a Math Psychologist while in school, and why she’s thankful she got fired from her first design job!

Apr 29, 2019

Get to know Product Designer and Muralist Liviana Popa

Product Designer and Muralist? Now that’s in interesting combination! Get a glimpse into the life of designer Liviana Popa based in Bucharest, Romania. Livi is constantly looking to learn new skills and grow as a creative. Check out what she’s working on now and hear what inspires her work.

Apr 25, 2019

Andrei Robu on life as a creative in colorful Barcelona, Spain

Get to know designer Andrei Robu as he takes us around his sunny home office in Barcelona, Spain. Andrei shares all things inspiration and what it’s like living in a vibrant and exciting city.

Are you thinking about making a career change but have no idea where to start? Drawing on his own story, Thomas Rohlfs shares why he ditched a career in Graphic Design for Illustration and the steps he took to make a successful transition into another creative field.

Apr 18, 2019

Dribbble Interview: Bridging the gap between design and development at Webflow

In an exclusive video interview with Webflow’s Co-founder and Brand Design lead, the team shares their unique process for launching new products and the marketing strategy behind them.

Apr 18, 2019

Freelancing on-the-go with designer and illustrator Carra Sykes

With a home renovation going on, Carra Sykes is fully embracing flexibility when it comes to where she works. Get inspired by Carra’s can-do attitude as she shares her favorite make-shift workspaces and the positive aspects of an inconsistent routine.

Apr 16, 2019

Character designer Jerrod Maruyama on how to illustrate with purpose

Meet Jerrod Maruyama, a freelance illustrator specializing in character design and all things cute. In this exclusive video interview, Jerrod explains the key difference between art and illustration and how to find your own voice as a creative.

Apr 15, 2019

Behind the Design with Hoodzpah's Amy and Jennifer Hood

The Hood sisters take us behind-the-scenes as they explain the idea behind their custom swag design for the Dribbble Shop. Get to know the sisters better and learn some fun little-known facts about them—like what career their mom hoped they would pursue and what they studied in school!

Apr 11, 2019

A day in the life of Graphic Designer Francine Thompson

Get to know Francine Thompson, a Minneapolis-based Graphic Design student and intern completing her senior year in school.

Apr 4, 2019

The quirky and colorful freelance life of designer Hayden Davis

Get to know freelance illustrator and designer Hayden Davis. Based in New York City, Hayden is taking full advantage of the flexibility of his schedule and designing a life that’s perfectly suited for him. Get inspired by his colorful and playful office space and see what a typical workday looks like for him!